geomagnetic storm

noun

1. magnetic storm.

Word History and Origins

Origin of geomagnetic storm¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

"If we are in a geomagnetic storm for example, you definitely can," she said.

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Late on Tuesday night there was a geomagnetic storm - an increase in the solar energy entering Earth's atmosphere - which enhanced the aurora.

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You'll need these increases in solar energy, such as a moderate to severe geomagnetic storm for the ring to grow and expand to lower latitudes such as the UK.

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Having the extra energy of an Earth-directed Coronal Mass Ejection and geomagnetic storm will increase chances even more.

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May 2024 was especially significant, with Nasa suggesting Earth experienced the strongest geomagnetic storm in two decades - and was possibly among the strongest displays of aurora on record in the past 500 years.

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